後者
こうしゃ
kousha
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 36 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
後者 (こうしゃ (kousha)) means "The latter". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
The latter
Also : The second
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Example Sentences
前者と後者では意見が違う。
ぜんしゃとこうしゃではいけんがちがう。
The former and the latter have different opinions.
二つの方法のうち後者の方が効率的だ。
ふたつのほうほうのうちこうしゃのほうがこうりつてきだ。
Of the two methods, the latter is more efficient.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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